What book was mark Chapman carrying when he shop john Lennon?

Mark Chapman was carrying a copy of "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger when he shot John Lennon.

He had been reading the book for some time and reportedly saw a connection between the themes of alienation and rebellion in the novel and his own feelings. He even signed the book "Hold On" to Lennon after the shooting.

While the book itself doesn't hold any inherent connection to the crime, it became a significant symbol in the aftermath of the event.